Community English Education Volunteer
Coordinator | Monique
Coordinator | Monique
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Highlights
Assist classroom English teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, and leading activities.
Work with International Baccalaureate students completing their degree requirements in English as a second language.
Explore the stunning beauty and rich diversity of Galapagos.
Help improve the language skills of naturalist guides, English teachers, and biodiversity protection officers in their work setting.
Contribute to the design and implementation of continuing education programs for community members to help them practice conversational English.
In this program you will have the choice between formal and applied teaching opportunities with students inside the classroom and with others outside of the classroom.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Role Overview
As the Community English Education Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with students, teachers, government workers, and community members. In this program you will have the choice between formal and applied teaching opportunities that include:
- Assisting classroom English teachers with classroom management, lesson planning, and leading activities.
- Working with International Baccalaureate students completing their degree requirements in English as a second language.
- Teaching job related language skills to naturalist guides, English teachers, and biodiversity protection officers in their work setting.
- Helping to design and run continuing education programs for community members to practice conversational English.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for education
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Energetic, creative, and enthusiastic nature that stimulates the learning environment
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish is beneficial as it will increase your ability to communicate and integrate with community members. Our staff are English speakers, but we recommend you brush up your Spanish skills to make the most of your experience. If you would like to add a 1 or 2 week long Spanish course to the start of your program, please let us know so we can help you arrange this.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided by one of our carefully selected host families or in our volunteer housing. In both types of housing, volunteers have their own room, a fan, bed, desk, dresser, and bathroom, as well as warm water and drinking water. In our volunteer housing, breakfast is not included, but you have access to our fully equipped kitchen facilities to cover your needs. Lunch and dinner is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town, which are usually open-air seating with local cuisine. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month.
Our host families have experience with outside culture and international living and provide an amazing immersion experience. All host family houses are nearby the IOI offices and the local schools in the beach town of Puerto Villamil. Homes are fairly simple, clean, and welcoming. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is at the above mentioned restaurants.
We at IOI pair you with your host family, and we are available at any time to help if any issues arrive with the restaurants, your host family, the volunteer site, if you get sick and need to visit the doctor, etc.
Participation Fee
The program fee is necessary to cover your cost of living and logistics. Our overhead is covered by other means, and thus, 100% of any funds that exceed your direct cost will go towards the project you participated in.
To book you need to pay a Reservation Deposit.
That deposit WILL BE DEDUCTED from your program fee.
What’s Included
Cost includes food, full room and board, permits, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, etc.—everything minus personal expenses, your airfare to Galápagos and the $100 USD Galapagos National Park Fee.
Please contact us for more info.
Typical day
Schedules are based on a 25 hr/week commitment.
Typically Monday-Friday 7:00AM –12:00PM Exact times may be subject to change depending on the tasks at hand. Time for preparation is in the afternoons.
Free-time activities
On Galapagos you can live a Pacific Island life. This means you can choose between a lot of free time activities including surfing, soccer, beach volley, etc.
Water Sports
Swimming
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
or Spanish (basic level)
required
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
TEFL Certification
Teaching Degree
Teaching Degree
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
07:30
- 12:30
What's Included
Cost includes food, full room and board, permits, local coordination and training at respective facility, local transport, full access to our facilities, etc.—everything minus visas, personal expenses and your airfare to Galápagos.
Accommodation is provided by one of our carefully selected host
families or in our volunteer housing. All our rooms have a private Bathroom, warm water, a fan, a bed, and a desk/dresser. Many of the host family housing include A/C.
In our volunteer housing, breakfast is not included, but you have access to our fully equipped kitchen facilities to cover your needs. Lunch and dinner is provided at your choice of various restaurants in town. You simply sign for your meal and we’ll pick up the bill at the end of the month.
Our host families have experience with outside culture and international living and provide an amazing immersion experience. You will have breakfast and dinner with your family. Lunch is at the above mentioned restaurants.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
The nearest airport is Baltra Airport (GPS) in Galapagos Islands. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ecuador.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ecuador provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Ecuador you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ecuador.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Arrivals are on Mondays and departures are on Saturdays or Sundays. Project staff will pick you up and drop you off on these days. Please ensure this works with your travel plans.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 12 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$2,300
5 weeks
$2,700
6 weeks
$3,100
7 weeks
$3,500
8 weeks
$3,900
9 weeks
$4,300
10 weeks
$4,700
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,500
Average fees
$517
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
IOI - Empowering Galapagos
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with IOI - Empowering Galapagos during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Community English Education Volunteer
In this program you will have the choice between formal and applied teaching opportunities with students inside the classroom and with others outside of the classroom.
$517/week
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